Well, we are a little more than a month away from our earliest kidding dates, and with the exception of Pearl, everyone is bred to Painter; Pearl is bred Simon.
Unfortunately, Painter passed away earlier this month in the care of a person I trust and respect. We had formulated a trade in order to save Painters registered bloodline and the weathet was just too much for him, even in her heated and insulated barn. Fortunately, he bred 5 does in his time there and we are looking forward to what he puts on the ground. He was 8.
Simon was lost last week to polio, he had symptoms for a week (his bawler mostly), but every time I checked him, which was several times a day, his only symptom was the sound of his bawl. I went out one morning to check on him and he was down, throwing his head back, screaming and crying, eyes bugged. Too far gone. I know better now.
So unknown bred dates are Dot and Daisy. They are due anywhere from February 19th - March 9th.
Pearl is due February 19th.
Lavender is next for February 26th.
Due February 28th is Poplar.
Lastly, Rose is due March 7th.
Rose is the only one who looks to be showing, but I know how I am and I went through and looked at last years pictures to settle my brain down. That rose is showing could be interesting! She was a twin from a doe who usually has quads.
Will get some pictures soon. Though i do have a neat ultrasound picture for this years kidding.
and what a cutie you have there!!
